The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ANTICIPATE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ANTICIPATE
- Expect quote about old man supporting opponent
- Expect head to support worker here in Paris
- Expect a social worker to be involved without interest
- Expect one meeting with head after escapade
- Expect head to back social worker here in Paris
- Expect I will go before head after some horseplay
- Making a pittance, I expect
- Expect a patient involved in an accident to get intensive care, to begin with
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The straight part
We know that "Expect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case expect = anticipate.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ANTICIPATE mean?
ANTICIPATE verb- To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
- To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
- To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
- To eagerly wait for (something)